NHA is operating the residential program July 2 – July 28, 2023. NHA will follow CDC guidance regarding masks, social distancing and vaccines. You can find more info at Journey Through Hallowed Ground | National Heritage Area

At a time when democracy is very fragile in the world, we know that it is more important than ever for our country's students and future leaders to learn about the history of our American democracy. The Journey Through Hallowed Ground is incredibly excited to announce that our groundbreaking National History Academy will return again in person this summer and provides just that opportunity. Ninety high school students from every corner of the country will participate in the transformative four-week summer Academy, based at the Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia from July 2 to July 28, 2023. The Academy allows talented high school students to study our past to understand our present and helps them prepare for their - and our country’s – future, while having a lot of fun doing so. 

Each week, our students will visit important historic sites and museums in this unique region surrounding our nation’s capital. They will discuss cases developed by Harvard Business School Professor David Moss and relate historical events to serious issues we are facing as a country today through our parliamentary debate program while interacting with noted leaders in government, law, history, the arts and academia.

Students whose applications are accepted will be invited to register for the Academy. Tuition must be paid in full by June 15, 2023. Registrations submitted after June 15, 2023, require full payment at the time of enrollment.

You can find more information here and you can apply here directly.